Job Description

• This position is a youth advocate position with a mission to connect with Youth ages 18 to 24 in the community.
• It is a temporary part-time position for up to 3 months.
• Team member will identify and recruit youth who are eligible for the WIOA Youth program.
• Help connect youth to services, such as, career exploration, paid internship, skills training, and career services.
• Meet with participants to connect them with the WIOA Youth Program
• Identify and develop community resources and natural support systems for program participants and families
• Initiate, organize, and/or participate in community events and educational opportunities to promote the WIOA Youth Program, serving as a liaison and “go to person” for youth service information
• Make referrals, assist with service linkage, and educate youth and community agencies on how to access and use community resources and services
• Follow-up on all referrals
• Serve as conduit to help transition participants to other programs and services offered by workforce
• Establish eligibility determination, prior to referring participants to case manager
• May conduct orientations for outreach purposes
• Attend scheduled supervision meetings to discuss participants’ progress
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's not required. HS diploma sufficient

• Coordinate outreach and actively engage with young adults in the community.
• Develop and implement creative and effective strategies for reaching out to potential program participants, including flyering, community events, and street-level engagement.
• Build rapport with young adults, communicate the benefits of the program, and encourage them to participate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Relations, or related fields, preferred; or a satisfactory equivalent of education and experience
• Experience in social media applications
• Three years of experience working in the area of recruitment, sales, or community development
• Experience working with youth
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in working in a culturally diverse community setting
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work with and relate to participants and be culturally sensitive
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be computer literate and possess MS Word and Excel skills and the ability to learn specialized databases and software systems
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and insurance
• Bilingual a plus
• Moderate travel required

Additional Information

Part-time, temporary position

Pay rate: $20.00

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.